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#1 destination for red stag hunting in the world
Outstanding record book trophies. 12 species available
Top notch lodging right on the foothill of the Andes
Big Game Hunting
Patagonia, Argentina
HUNTING SEASON · March, 1st – June, 30th
Red Stag
Highly related to North American elk, red deer were brought to Argentina by european settlers over a century ago. They have found a very suitable environment with ample food, cover and relatively mild weather. Testament to this is their constant range expansion. Male red deer are called stags and they weigh in at about 400-700lb, whereas females, called hinds, are much smaller at 200-300lb. Red deer rut occurs between March and May and their gestation period is about eight months.
FALLOW DEER
Much smaller than the red deer and with palmated antlers. They are truly an amazement to watch during their rut as they are vicious fighters. Their rutting sound resembles a low frequency grunt and it starts about 15 days later than the red deer. They come in a variety of colors ranging from totally white to totally black, most commonly spotted.
PÈRE DAVID’S DEER
This animal warrants a whole section on its own due to its interesting natural history. Let us sum it up by saying that they were extinct in their native range (China), around 4000 is the current world population, most are found in zoos, and Algar is the only place in the world where they are present in a hunting environment, not a park or small enclosure. Very rare antlers, with split main beams and several smaller tines make this one of the rarest deer family trophies in the world. Père David’s Deer are unique to temperate deer species since they rut at the end of the spring.
AXIS DEER
Native to tropical India, has found in most parts of Argentina abundance of grass and pleasant weather. A lot of fun to hunt since they tend to stay in thickets and treed areas. Not being a temperate species they don’t have a definite growing and rutting season. This means you can, at any point, find animals with velvet antlers, fully stripped, recent growth, etc.
EUROPEAN MOUFLON
We do not encourage cursing or foul language but we understand it when hunters are going after a mouflon. They make you walk, they make you shoot far, but the hard work results in one of the most fun hunts we offer. Native to several areas of Europe, mouflons are believed to be the primordial sheep, before sheep where selected for fleece. They are a rather small sized sheep weighing in at about 70lb.
BLACKBUCK ANTELOPE
Also native to tropical india and sharing range with axis deer, blackbuck are very fast, skittish animals that like roaming in very large groups making this hunt a very exciting one.
PATAGONIAN DALL
The region Patagonia sported 115 million head of sheep in the 1930s. After several economic and weather related downfalls, a lot of this domestic stock was just released from private ranches. The introduction of mouflon in the 1950s started generating crossings that ended up in feral domestic / wild crosses that underwent their own modifications. We call it patagonian dall because of its resemblance with Dall sheep. Avid walkers and very skittish, these sheep are the perfect addition to your red stag hunt.
PATAGONIAN RAM
In all likeliness less feral looking than the patagonian dall, sometimes with remnants of fleece and in varied colorings.
MULTI-HORN SHEEP
Also known as Jacob’s ram. Rather heavy (120-180 lb) and with 4 or more horns typically 2 growing vertically and 2 smaller side horns growing along the jaw. Most commonly white colored but some brown or black ones can be found.
WILD GOAT
Also a product of domestic goat escapees they’ve found a great environment to thrive and avoid recapture.
JUAN FERNANDEZ GOAT
When spanish explorers wandered down to the southern hemisphere they left behind farm animals that they could go back to several years later and harvest as animal protein. Juan Fernández island, off the chilean coast was not visited back often enough and its terrain proved to be a perfect environment for these spanish goats to recess back to it original wild fenotype. Its north dwelling counterpart, the Balearean boc, has the same natural history and as it is better known we sometimes equate them. Hunters can attest to the difficulty of this hunt.
EUROPEAN BOAR
Introduced from Europe around the same time as red deer, and as all porcine species, european boars have conquered almost every area they set their hoofs on. Our advantage in this regard is that being in a such a remote area with absence of domestic pigs, ours have remained pure and true to type. Sporting amazing 8” or more cutters, with weights of up to 300lb, our boar hunts are as fun as it gets.
WATER BUFFALO
Also called Asian water buffalo or Indian buffalo. A large, heavily built, oxlike animal with stout legs, large, splayed hooves, a large head and a large, hairless muzzle. The ears are relatively small and lightly haired. The tail reaches to the hocks and ends in a small tuft. Coloration is normally black or gray with the lower legs a dirty white. The coat is moderately long, coarse and sparse, with the hairs directed forward from hindquarters to head. The horns (both sexes) are heavy at the base, triangular in section, flat on top with conspicuous wrinkles, and grow out from the sides of the head without forming a boss, in a variety of configurations.
There are no biological differences between the wild and domestic varieties. The water buffaloes introduced in South America are of the domestic type.
Lodging
Staying right where the action happens doesn’t mean you need to be uncomfortable, cold, or eat from a can. Algar has made a strong point about having 5 star lodging while being in a secluded unspoiled area. You will be enjoying our ranch grown vegetables, pasture raised beef, locally caught trout, and the best of Argentina’s wines, and of course, the game you harvest; all prepared by our in-house chef.
All our very spacious rooms have private bathroom, and are tastefully decorated.
Algar Lodge
Our 60,000 acre ranch is located just 60 miles north of the San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC). Our staff will be expecting you at the airport to drive you to the ranch (1:30hs) through some of the most beautiful landscape you´ll ever see.
Surrounded by an incredible mountain scenery, this enchanting & exclusive lodge will deliver an unforgettable, five-star experience of authentic Patagonia.
Calcatre Lodge
Our 25,000 acre ranch is located close to Algar ranch and 50 miles east of San Martin de los Andes Airport (CPC).
This magnificent lodge has its own personality, charm and allure, offering the guests a completely unique experience. It also offers three luxurious bedrooms along with top-notch service.
About Us
Algar Safaris began its operations in 1991, making it the longest standing hunting company in South America, and one of the oldest in the world. Family owned and operated, running on 100% private land, it has been a beacon of stewardship of the land and the biggest contributor to biological diversity and quality of game.
Going into our fourth decade we hold the same commitment to the environment to have an approved and endorsed proactive wildlife management plan.
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FAQ's
It depends on the species to be hunted: Red stag 95%, Fallow deer 95%, Blackbuck 50%, Wild goat: 90%, Patagonian ram: 90%, Mouflon sheep: 75%, Multihorned sheep: 95%, Russian boar: 70%, Puma: 20 up to 50% depending the time of the year, Pere David’s deer: 90%, Water Buffalo 50%.
When hunting Red Stag, it will be the responsibility of the guide to judge the stags score correctly and if any stag taken scores higher than estimated by the guide, the client will not be required to pay additional trophy fees.
Yes, of course. We strongly recommend exporting your trophies at a later date, the cost will depend on the size, height and weight of the crate to be exported.
You must ask your travel agent for a roundtrip airfare from your place to Buenos Aires, and also for the roundtrip domestic flight from Buenos Aires to San Carlos de Bariloche (BRC) or Chapelco (CPC).
You can expect temperatures of approximately 25 – 70 degrees (F), depending on the time of year.
Hunts are conducted on 4WD vehicles. Final approach is done on foot. Hunters may expect to stalk around 7- 8 miles per day and it implies light hiking on relatively flat terrain.
Every day you should see shootable game. Game is very abundant.
From the end of February up to the end of June for all deer species, except for the Pere David’s deer (which can only be hunted up to the end of May).
Every hunt is fully guided by our very experienced guides. Hunts are 1 x 1 and 2 x 1.
You will eat some deliciously prepared native home-style and international cooked meals in our dining room prepared by our exclusive chef. We can accommodate everything about any special health and dietary needs.
Predominantly Spanish, but you can ask for an interpreter (at an extra cost). The general manager and other employees speak English.
None whatsoever. You will be hunting in private property.
Some rain is to be expected since the weather is unpredictable; we recommend you bringing light rain gear. March and April are usually very dry, May and June get increasingly moist. However, given that the annual rainfall is 12 inches, not much rain can really be expected.
Yes. This will be arranged by the outfitter upon your arrival. Cost for the hunting license is USD 200 (could be changed by authorities without notice).
If you need shooting sticks, please bring the one of your preference. We stock a few but since there is such a wide array, we might not have the one you like.
There are no snakes where the ranch is located.
